Awesome work, looks like some great body work was done. BTW try turning on your flash when taking pics should eliminate the blurryness

Drive Train Done
 

Well, I finished the entire drive train. After taking the trans out, bellhousing off, clutch and pressure plate off, putting the bellhousing and trans back on, and checking for end play (it was fine). Remove the trans and bell housing, putting the clutch and pressure plate back in, bell housing back on, fixing the hydraulic throwout bearing (shorter length piston for clearance) and re-installing the trans, driveshaft, exhaust, etc. It is DONE!!!!!

If I had a radiator I would be driving it around the block (without a windshield) tonight.

Clutch is strong but not too strong. You would get a small workout in Houston traffic, but it is not as bad as the one Super Snake I tried. It pumped up immediately, and stays firm even after sitting.

Drive Shaft Length
 

I have question about drive shaft length. My drive shaft goes in to the TKO 600 about 6". I have to pull it back about 2"- 2 1/4" to connect it to the pumpkin leaving about 3 3/4"-4" in the trans. Is that enough, or is that not enough?

I installed the headliner. A good suggestion is to use the old windlace, cut it in to small 2-3" pieces and use them as a clamp while you glue it in place. Then use the new windlace around the doors when you glue. Do the doors first, then use all the small pieces around the front & back glass area when you glue the headliner there. Leave them on until you install the glass.

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I installed the Alpine PDX 4.100 Amp and cleaned up the wiring.

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Door Weatherstrip Chrome Installed
 

I installed the chrome pieces around the door today. You can spend HOURS on this stuff to get it right. After that I installed the chrome piece that holds the weatherstrip. I used some 3M strip calk on the backside where the old cork gasket used to be. Just added two small runners to the chrome piece and then screwed it in place.

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You may have more post in this thread then I have total when this is done!!! :wow:

Yeah, I spend my down time (recovery for the 50 yr old body) posting, using the Internet for ideas and buying, and reading every body's posts.

I am a car guy if you haven't surmised by now! GM, Ford, Mopar, it doesn't matter. As long as it is American Muscle car era! And even some of the newer cars.

Rear Seat, Rear Quarters, Carpet & Console
 

I cut a piece out of the gas tank filler tube at the tank to make it more level, and not want to spit back at you when filling. Permanently mounted the wiring from the EFI to the passenger fender relays in wire loom.

But the big story is I installed the rear inside quarter panels (3 times each to get them right with the roll bar cut out), the rear seats, seat belts, carpet, and console. Carpet is not all the way finished, but is about 80% done (mostly cut, in place, etc. )

I'm not worried about the rear seat wrinkle right now. After it gets out in the heat, if that doesn't do it I might spray a little water on in and rub it in!

Like my Mustang rear seat belts? Also, look at the trim moulding where the roll bar meets the rear inside quarter panels.


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Carpet Finished, Overhead Console Installed
 

I finished the carpet. I have never been so glad that all the back breaking work is about done. I installed the center console for good. Installed the shifter. I had to bolt the bottom shifter bolt from underneath the console (when it was loose). The extra insulation and new carpet makes the installation process a PITA! Kick panels and door sill plates (stainless steel) are done. Well, I have one to go. Seat floor brackets are bolted down. Seat belt bolts were put in before the carpet. It sure makes it easier to find those holes.

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I even installed the overhead console w/map lights! Installing those screws before the headliner made the process a little easier to find.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...eInstalled.jpg

:cool: One of my favorite cars. It Will look stunning when complete!

Your not pulling our leg are you? It almost seems like this project may already be finished some time ago and you are posting all these pics in the order the car was completed.

That or you are working 24/7 on this thing! Don't you have to work (job) like the rest of the world? Is this your car or a customers?

Take a break please... Staying alive should be your first goal. Whew. I'm wasted from just checking out all the pictures.

R.P.